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Cultures
Languages:
1.Spanish (offaical)
2.English
Religion:
1.Roman Catholic 92%
2.Jewish 2%
Native Dish:Sauce
Name:Chimichurri
Recipe:Note: This Argentine condiment is served with everything, from empanadas to grilled steak.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 garlic clove
2 minced shallots or green onions
1 teaspoon basil, thyme, or oregano, minced
Salt and pepper
Directions:
    1. Combine all ingredients and let set for at least 2 hours before serving.
One Celebration or Festival:
Good Friday
Literacy Rate:
USA: 97%
Country:97.2%
Social Customs:Dating: Go
out to the moives
Recreation:Duck,Soccer,
Tennis,and lawn bowing
Government
Type:Republic
Leader:Nestor Kichner
Independence:July 9
When:1816
From Whom:Spain
Economics
Monetary Unit:Pesos
Exchange Rate:Argentine
pesos per US dollar
GDP:
USA: $39,676
Country:608.8 Billion
Major Industries:
1.Steel
2.Printing
Major Trading Partner:
Imports:Brazil,US
Exports:Brazil,Chile
Life Expectancy:
Men:72.6
Women:80.24
Geography
Climate:Mostly temperate
Natural Resource:
1.Lead
2.Zinc
3.Tin
Physical Features:
1.RainForest
2.Flat dry plain
Environmental Issues: